saying syrian refugees will not be able to settle in their states. the administration warn they do nut have the legal authority in this letter sent yesterday writing, any state with such a policy would not be in compliance with the state plan requirements. applicable statutes and their own assurances i could be subject to action including suspension and termination. bob goodlack fired back saying it's hypocritical for officials to threaten enforcement action against the states when they refuse to enforce the vast majority of our immigration laws. before leaving for the thanksgiving holiday, house lawmakers overwhelmly passed a measure requiring a higher level of verification for a refugee from iraq or syria to be allowed into the country. >> if our law enforcement and intelligence community cannot verify each and every person coming here is not a security threat, then they shouldn't be allowed in. >> in the senate democrats have promised to block the bill.